Publication
Title
Dark-blood late gadolinium enhancement cardiovascular magnetic resonance for improved detection of subendocardial scar : a review of current techniques
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Abstract
For almost 20 years, late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) has been the reference standard for the non-invasive assessment of myocardial viability. Since the blood pool often appears equally bright as the enhanced scar regions, detection of subendocardial scar patterns can be challenging. Various novel LGE methods have been proposed that null or suppress the blood signal by employing additional magnetization preparation mechanisms. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of these dark-blood LGE methods, discussing the magnetization preparation schemes and findings in phantom, preclinical, and clinical studies. Finally, conclusions on the current evidence and limitations are drawn and new avenues for future research are discussed. Dark-blood LGE methods are a promising new tool for non-invasive assessment of myocardial viability. For a mainstream adoption of dark-blood LGE, however, clinical availability and ease of use are crucial.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance / Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. - New York, N.Y., 1999, currens
Publication
London : Bmc , 2021
ISSN
1097-6647 [print]
1532-429X [online]
DOI
10.1186/S12968-021-00777-6
Volume/pages
23 :1 (2021) , 18 p.
Article Reference
96
ISI
000677838600001
Pubmed ID
34289866
Medium
E-only publicatie
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Last edited 21.11.2024
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